Get California Judicial Council Form Subp 040 Instructions

Filling out the California Judicial Council Form Subp 040 is an essential step to ensure proper proof of service in civil cases. This guide provides straightforward instructions to help users navigate the form effectively, even with little legal experience.

Follow the steps to complete the form online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Complete the top section of the proof of service form. Provide the name, address, and telephone number of the person for whom you served the documents.
3. Fill in the county where the legal action is filed and the court's address in the respective box.
4. Enter the names of the plaintiff/petitioner and defendant/respondent in the designated area, ensuring they match the served documents.
5. Check the method of service used. Only one method should be checked to show proof of service effectively.
6. In the right section, leave the first box blank for court use. Print the case number in the next box, matching the case number on the served documents.
7. If applicable, state the judge's name and department in the designated section, if known.
8. Complete items 1 to 6: State your age and that you are not a party to the action, provide your address, the fax or electronic service address (if used), and list each document you served.
9. Additional persons served must be documented. Use the provided attachments for completeness if necessary.
10. Select the method of service that was used and provide any required details specific to that method.
11. Sign and date the proof of service form, declaring under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate.
12. After completing the form, users can save changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

Complete your documents online now to ensure proper legal compliance.